Chapter 11: If Only I Had Gone Up!

"Grandmaster... I..."

Lin Qingwan walked on tiptoe to stand before Jiang Xun, not daring to sit down.

Jiang Xun did not say much, reaching out to press Lin Qingwan down onto the bed.

"At this time, there is no need to circulate your cultivation art yet. If you wish to enjoy Dual Cultivation, there is a prelude before formally circulating your Qi, intended to stir up your sensations..."

Jiang Xun began his lecture with a straight face.

An hour later, the disciples walked out of the room with shy expressions on their faces.

"Heavens, I never imagined that even at such an advanced age, Grandmaster could still..."

"It lasted too long, too."

"I saw Junior Sister Lin rolling her eyes."

"He must be incredibly powerful."

"Why don't you go try it?"

"... Better not."

The female disciples walked into the courtyard, one word after another.

"I have used the Yin Yang Hehuan Art to channel all the internal energy generated from our Dual Cultivation into your body; your internal energy should have improved significantly by now."

Jiang Xun sat cross-legged beside Lin Qingwan as she straightened her clothes and spoke.

Lin Qingwan was stunned upon hearing this, then urged her internal energy and discovered that it had indeed increased by a great deal.

"Many thanks, Grandmaster!"

Lin Qingwan hurriedly got off the bed, cupped her hands, and bowed to thank Jiang Xun.

【Lin Qingwan's favorability: 20.】

After the Dual Cultivation with Jiang Xun, Lin Qingwan suddenly felt that this old man was not as unbearable as she had thought.

There was no "old man smell" on his body, nor did his skin feel shriveled.

Moreover, his body was even more formidable than that of an average young man, and he even had abdominal muscles.

This was, of course, the result of Jiang Xun's cultivation over the past two days, combined with his breakthrough to the Golden Core Stage, which had further enhanced his physical constitution.

"After Dual Cultivation with me, you must not engage in Dual Cultivation with others, or else be careful that your life will not be spared."

Jiang Xun nodded, his voice very soft, yet filled with killing intent.

"Yes..."

Lin Qingwan nodded upon hearing this, her eyes darting around as she pondered the statement; it meant that from now on, she had become Jiang Xun's exclusive furnace.

"You may leave."

Jiang Xun then waved his hand.

Lin Qingwan bowed slightly and left the room.

Not long after, Jiang Xun also walked out of the room, leaning on his cane.

"Two days ago, I went down the mountain with Elder Gu and bought some things. Since you are all here today, I shall take some out and gift them to you."

As Jiang Xun spoke, he produced a Universe Bag.

Seeing this, the women's eyes lit up one after another.

"One Youth-Preserving Pill for each of you; it can help you maintain your youthful appearance forever. Even if one day you cannot break through and your lifespan is nearing its end, you will not become an old thing like me."

Jiang Xun waved his hand, and everyone except Lin Qingwan was given a Youth-Preserving Pill.

"Many thanks, Grandmaster!"

Hearing that it was actually a Youth-Preserving Pill, the disciples were all beaming with joy and bowed to Jiang Xun one after another.

These disciples were dressed quite flamboyantly, and there were indeed quite a few Supreme Grade beauties among them who looked very pretty.

It was just a pity that Jiang Xun had no interest in these bewitching women who had already engaged in Dual Cultivation with others.

Some of them even took the Youth-Preserving Pill on the spot.

【Ding, successfully gifted Gu Qing a Youth-Preserving Pill!】

【Obtained: Supreme Soul-Casting Pill!】

【Can perform Soul Casting for a Dharma Artifact, allowing the artifact to gain a divine soul; when one's strength is sufficient, the divine soul can be nurtured into a physical body.】

With this pill, Jiang Xun could perform Soul Casting for the Liu Hong Sword, and once a Sacred Artifact recognizes its master, it can never betray them.

It was equivalent to Jiang Xun having an absolutely loyal helper in the future.

"Junior Sister Lin, it seems you didn't serve the Grandmaster well, as even you didn't get a Youth-Preserving Pill."

A woman beside Lin Qingwan looked at her and said.

"..."

Lin Qingwan did not speak, keeping her head low; after all, it was her first time, and she did not know if she had done something wrong.

"Lin Qingwan."

At this moment, Jiang Xun looked toward Lin Qingwan.

"Disciple is here!"

Lin Qingwan hurriedly called out.

"Come here."

Jiang Xun beckoned.

Seeing this, Lin Qingwan walked quickly to Jiang Xun's side: "Grandmaster."

"This is the Eight-Treasure Jade Shirt, a Treasure Grade protective garment; it is yours."

Jiang Xun waved his hand, and a cyan-green long robe appeared in his hand, adorned with simple patterns all made of jade.

To turn jade into such threads was no easy task.

"Treasure Grade!"

"Good heavens!"

The women were all bewildered upon hearing this.

In their eyes, a Treasure Grade item was an incredibly rare treasure!

And it was protective gear, at that.

With Treasure Grade protective gear on her person, ordinary Spirit Grade and Mortal-Grade Dharma Artifacts simply could not harm Lin Qingwan!

"So Grandmaster was actually intending to gift her such a treasure!"

"Compared to the Youth-Preserving Pill... the Eight-Treasure Jade Fir is indeed much better!"

"Grandmaster... this is too precious." Looking at the Eight-Treasure Jade Fir in Jiang Xun's hands, Lin Qingwan was also overwhelmed by the favor, waving her hands repeatedly to refuse.

"What is so precious about it? To me, it is merely a piece of clothing that does not fit; it is useless to keep," Jiang Xun said, pushing it forward once more.

"If he tells you to take it, then take it," Gu Qing said coldly.

Hearing this, Lin Qingwan shivered all over; no longer daring to dawdle, she hurriedly accepted the Eight-Treasure Jade Fir.

【Ding, Eight-Treasure Jade Fir gifted successfully!】

【Triggered ten-thousand-fold return!】

【Congratulations to the host for obtaining: Saint Grade protective gear: Nine Heavens Reversal Robe!】

【After wearing this robe, one can reflect the attacks of cultivators at the Spirit Transformation Stage and below. Dharma Treasures below Saint Grade cannot harm the host. After nourishment, it can withstand attacks from cultivators of higher realms; the higher the degree of nourishment, the higher the realm it can withstand.】

This was the reason Jiang Xun did not give her the Youth-Preserving Pill first.

"There is also this, the Youth-Preserving Pill; it is yours as well."

Jiang Xun then took out the Youth-Preserving Pill and placed it in Lin Qingwan's hand.

【Ding, Youth-Preserving Pill gifted successfully!】

【Obtained: High Grade Youth-Preserving Pill!】

【Can make the user's appearance twenty years younger and permanently maintain this look.】

Because Lin Qingwan's favorability toward Jiang Xun was not high, the returned item was not nearly as good as the Soul Casting Pill returned from Gu Qing.

【Ding, Lin Qingwan's favorability toward the host has increased to: 60!】

【Return multiplier increased to 600!】

'Damn it, even a minute earlier would have been fine.'

Seeing this, Jiang Xun complained inwardly.

"Thank you, Grandmaster..."

Lin Qingwan accepted the Youth-Preserving Pill with an expression of disbelief.

Just by having Dual Cultivation with Grandmaster once, she could obtain a Youth-Preserving Pill and a Treasure Grade Dharma Artifact?

If she had known there was such a good deal, she would have spoken up sooner!

The other disciples also looked at one another; if they had known, they would have stepped up themselves just now!

However, Jiang Xun had no interest in those who had been used by others; even if they were willing, Jiang Xun was not.

"In the future, come to my small courtyard often when you have nothing to do; ask me whenever there is something you do not understand."

Jiang Xun looked at Lin Qingwan and smiled.

Upon hearing this, Lin Qingwan looked toward Gu Qing; after all, she still had to listen to her master regarding this matter.

Seeing Gu Qing nod, Lin Qingwan then hurriedly cupped her hands: "Yes, Grandmaster."

"Liu Qing, have you learned everything from today's cultivation?"

Gu Qing then looked at a disciple in the front row and asked.

This disciple wore a green long gown, her hair draped loosely, and her collar revealed her collarbone, possessing a seductive appearance.

She was Gu Qing's eldest disciple and was currently only a cultivator at the Golden Core Mid Stage.

"I have learned it, Master," Liu Qing said respectfully.

"After today, you will be the one to lead your junior sisters in cultivation," Gu Qing nodded.

"Yes, Master."